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A rain garden is a shallow planting area designed to capture and filter some of the Pacific Northwest's ubiquitous rainwater before it reaches sewer systems. Installing a rain garden helps improve water quality our region.
Besides protecting water quality, rain gardens are a water wise landscape feature that is … [Read more...] about Free guides and rebates for building a rain garden

Got broken stuff? Are you favorite jeans torn? At "repair cafes", you can bring broken household items or torn clothing for repair, such as small furniture, small appliances, and electronics.
During the event, an experienced all-purpose fixer or sewer will work on your item, or help you learn to repair your broken … [Read more...] about Free repair of your broken stuff around Puget Sound

Most of the following garden tours are free. A few have garden or tour admission of $20 or less. Seattle gardens are listed first, followed by gardens in other parts of the Puget Sound region.
Seattle Garden Tours
These Seattle garden tours are listed going north to south in the city. Garden tours in other parts of … [Read more...] about Free garden tours (and a few cheap ones)